BETA ALPHA PSI has been a national honorary society and professional organization
since 1919. In 1960 the Beta Alpha Chapter was chartered at San Diego State to recognize
and promote academic and professional excellence in accounting, finance, and information
systems. This includes the study and practice of business administration, opportunities
for self-development, associating with members and practicing professionals, and encouraging
ethical, social, and public responsibility. In addition, the Beta Eta chapter is an
award-winning chapter that routinely competes and places in both regional and national
competitions. Our members gain invaluable experience in public speaking and have numerous
opportunities to interact with leading business professionals throughout the greater
California region as well national and international business leaders.

The society conducts professional meetings, seminars, banquets, and social activities
with professionals in accounting, finance, and information systems. Undergraduates
must have declared a concentration in accounting, finance, or information and decision
systems and must have completed at least one 300-level course within the major outside
of the business core courses. They must also have maintained a 3.25 GPA in upper division
for their major and overall.

Graduate students must have matriculated into a master’s degree program in accounting,
finance, or information systems. Before initiation they must have completed at least
six units as a graduate student at SDSU and must have attained a cumulative GPA of
at least 3.25 within the graduate program and overall. All candidates must complete
a series of professional, community service, and fundraising events. Candidate applications
are accepted at the beginning of each semester.

The faculty adviser is Dr. David DeBoskey, School of Accountancy, 594-2376, [email protected].